‘Shame': PM Shehbaz, others react to Indian strikes on Pakistan

(From left to right) This collage shows PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. —Reuters/Radio Pakistan/ — Facebook/@Bilawalhouse /File

India fired missiles at Pakistani territory early Wednesday in a major escalation of tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals, triggering widespread criticism by world leaders.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the “cunning enemy” carried out “cowardly attacks” on five places in Pakistan.

“Pakistan has the right to give a befitting response to the war imposed by India and a strong response is being given.”

The premier said that the entire stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Pakistani forces and the morale and spirit of the entire nation is high.

“The Pakistani nation and the forces know how to deal with the enemy very well.”

He maintained that the enemy would never be allowed to succeed in its evil objectives.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also expressed concerns about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and the international border, said his spokesperson.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari strongly condemn India’s “cowardly attack” on Pakistani territory and civilian targets.”

Taking to his X handle, Bilawal said: “Such acts of aggression will not go unanswered. Pakistan’s brave armed forces, including our valiant air force, are responding with resolve. Any misadventure will be met with full force. Pakistan stands united.”

He maintained that India’s cowardly and unprovoked attacks on civilian targets in Muridke, Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad were acts of war.

“The targeting of innocent women and children is not strength, it is savagery. Pakistan’s armed forces, backed by an unbreakable nation, are responding with full force.”

He said that every aggression would be crushed. “We will not tolerate violations of our sovereignty. Pakistan is united, defiant, and ready,” he added.

First Lady Asifa Bhutto

Asifa Bhutto, daughter of slain Benazir Bhutto, has also strongly condemned the cowardly attack by India, calling it a blatant violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty.

She said that the attack deliberately targeted innocent women and children, which cannot be justified under any circumstances.